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Xavier Scott News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 9
Illinois Football's Xavier Scott Is Back – And He's Ready for Any Role in 2026
Despite returning seven out of 11 defensive starters from 2024 to 2025, Illinois’ defense, which many expected to be a dominant force in 2025, took a step in the wrong direction last season.Early on, the stars – Gabe Jacas, Xavier Scott, Dylan Rosiek and Matthew Bailey – were shining.
The Two Illinois Players Who Must Step Up If David Mirkovic Misses Time
There is cautious optimism in Champaign regarding David Mirkovic’s injury status after last week’s encouraging update from Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68.
Samari Collier News / HBCUs on SI / August 9
Samari Collier Commits to DeSean Jackson and Delaware State After NCAA Eligibility TRO
Earlier this spring, DeSean Jackson said Delaware State's roster was about 80 percent set. Now, he may have found the last piece in Samari Collier, who joins the team with a temporary restraining order.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 6
Bret Bielema Reveals Illinois Football's Under-the-Radar Position Battle
With the personnel turnover Illinois football underwent this offseason (56 newcomers), there are ongoing position battles up and down the roster. Still, at least one position seems entirely settled: quarterback.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 6
Bret Bielema Explains Why Two Illinois Football Players Switched Positions
It has been quite some time since the college football offseason provided much time off. Characterized by roster additions and departures, along with coaching changes, the schedule during spring and summer months may be different than that of in-season – but it's often just as busy.
Where Illinois Football and Its 2026 Opponents Rank in Preseason Coaches Poll
Last season, Illinois debuted at No. 12 in the Coaches Poll. There was cicada-invasion level buzz around the Illini football program entering 2025. But the 9-4 season that followed was fairly underwhelming. Heading into 2026, with 56 newcomers on Illinois’ 110-man roster, a step backwards feels almost inevitable.
Reacting to Quentin Coleman's Incredible Illinois Summer Highlights
Keeping with tradition, Illinois has begun releasing a “Newcomer First Look” for each of its new faces for the 2026-27 squad. And on Thursday, it was five-star freshman Quentin Coleman who had his highlights displayed to Illini Nation.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / SwimSwam / July 31
Illinois Swim & Dive Announces 2026-27 Schedule 
By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Illinois Athletics CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois swim and dive head coach Jeana Kempe announced the program’s full 2026-27 schedule on Friday morning.
College Football News / The Spun / July 29
Paul Finebaum Responds To Bret Bielema Accusing SEC Of Living In Past
Bret Bielema caused quite the stir with yesterday's comments at Big Ten Media Days where the Fighting Illini coach accused the Big Ten's rival conference of living in the past.
Bret Bielema News / College Sports Only / July 29
Illinois Head Coach Brett Bielema Takes Shot At SEC
The beef between the Big Ten & SEC keeps getting juicier. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema criticized the SEC at Big Ten Media Days, claiming the conference
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 29
What Bret Bielema Expects Out of His New Illinois Defense
For almost the entirety of Illinois football's 2025 season, no one seemed willing to address the elephant in the room:The Illini couldn't get stops. Which
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 28
Bret Bielema Reveals Projected Illinois Offensive Line at Media Days: Why It Matters
Tuesday in Chicago marked the start of Big Ten Football Media Days for the 2026 season, an annual exercise that tends to be more ceremonial than revelatory.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Total Pro Sports / June 5
What Is Keaton Wagler’s GPA? A Look at the Illinois Guard’s Academic Record
They do not talk about college basketball enough in the pro league circle, which should not be the case for Keaton Wagler. Moving closer to the 2026 NBA
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Softball On SI / June 2
Illinois Softball All-American Named Head Coach of Program
A former Fighting Illini All-American is back in a new role with the program. University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced the hiring of Jenna Hall as the third head coach in program history on Tuesday.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Illinois Reacts to Andrej Stojakovic’s Career Decision on Wednesday
The Illinois Fighting Illini entered Wednesday anxiously waiting for one of the biggest roster decisions of the college basketball offseason. After testing the NBA Draft process and participating in the NBA Combine earlier this month, Andrej Stojakovic officially made his long-awaited decision just before the withdrawal deadline.
Brad Underwood News / Yardbarker / May 14
Brad Underwood could stick with Illinois through 2036 because of new extension
The Illinois Fighting Illini like head basketball coach Brad Underwood, and they have plenty of reason to.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Softball On SI / May 7
4 Candidates Illinois Softball Should Consider for Head Coach
The Illinois Fighting Illini parted ways with softball head coach Tyra Perry on Monday. Now, a national search for a new leader by Chief Sports Officer
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Softball On SI / May 4
Illinois Softball Parts Ways with Head Coach Tyra Perry
The University of Illinois announced on Monday that it was parting ways with the softball program's head coach, Tyra Perry. Perry spent 11 years at the helm of the Fighting Illini and signed a contract in 2023 that extended her through the 2027 season.
College Football News / Yardbarker / April 13
Michigan trending after 4-star QB Kamden Lopati decommits from Illinois
Kamden Lopati had been committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini since July of 2025. Now, almost a year later, that's a commitment that doesn't hold.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / NBA Draft on SI / April 4
How Each NBA Draft Prospect Performed in UConn's Final Four Win Over Illinois
The first game of Saturday's Final Four brought plenty of excitement, as UConn took down Illinois to move to its third National Championship match in four years.
Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four
UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Illinois Is The Only School In The Nation Doing This And It’s Not Even Close
There’s a tendency this time of year to get lost in the moment. A big win, a hot shooting night, a team catching fire at exactly the right time. That’s what March is built on.
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